Almost every vocation has been used as a proper name. Undoubtedly the
name comes from the fact that the forefathers followed that vocation.
In every such case see the person working at the trade. For practice
use this man as Mr. Smith, suggesting a blacksmith; see him working at
his forge, see the anvil, the sparks, the hammer, see him strike. Make
a strong, vivid picture. (Smith comes from the word Smythe--meaning
hitter.)
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Other examples:
Mr. Miller Mr. Fisher Mr. Shoemaker
Mr. Carpenter Mr. Plumber Mr. Butcher
Mr. Gardner Mr. Painter Mr. Walker
Each name picture of a vocation should contain the scenes which are
familiar to you. Mr. Carpenter has a hammer and nails, working at the
carpenter trade; Mr. Gardner, with hoe and spade, is caring for his
garden.